Public Health

Description

The course looks at health, in the broadest sense, of communities and groups. It identifies and analyses the many different factors that impact on health. These range from individual and biological factors to social, political, environmental and global factors. The course will encourage you to think critically about the complex nature of improving health and provides you with research skills.

At each level of the course there are work-based placement opportunities that allow you to put your learning into practice. Our placement supervisor supports you throughout the process, making sure that you are getting full value from the experience and reflecting on your learning.

The knowledge and skills that you develop will prepare you for diverse range of careers in health care, public health, social care and the voluntary and community sectors.

There are many job opportunities in addressing health inequalities and tackling the health-damaging effects of smoking, alcohol, drugs and poor nutrition. When it comes to selecting people for these important roles, the Public Health course is exactly the sort of relevant qualification that potential employers will be looking for.

This course was previously known as BSc (Hons) Community and Public Health.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 7800 Year (EEA)
• GBP 9500 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

• Community Perspectives on Health (20 Credits)
• The Politics of Health (20 Credits)
• Work-based Practice (20 Credits)
• Fundamentals of Social Sciences (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Research (20 Credits)
• Determinants of Health (20 Credits)

• Research Methods in Health (20 Credits)
• Social Exclusion (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Epidemiology (20 credits)

Optional modules (choose 4):

• Health Improvement (20 Credits)
• Drug and Alcohol Issues in Health (20 Credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Health (20 Credits)
• Work-based Partnerships (20 Credits)

• Law and Ethics (20 Credits)
• Critical Issues in Health (20 Credits)
• Dissertation (40 Credits)

Optional modules (choose 2):

• Global Issues in Health (20 Credits)
• Building Healthy Communities (20 Credits)
• Public Mental Health (20 credits)
• Placement (20 Credits)

Please note: some modules contain a placement element, so you will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the start of the course.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

A typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (e.g. 1 x AVCE double award).

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language; or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.

If you have already covered one or more of the topics covered by the course, and would like to apply for accreditation of prior learning (APL), please contact the course leader.

Other acceptable qualifications

BTEC National: 260 points from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma.

Access Courses: We would require successful completion of a Quality Assurance

Agency for Higher Education Access programme and that you would have a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or have obtained the equivalent as part of your course.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Sunderland.

Funding

Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.